Bartholomeus Spranger, March 21, 1546–1611, was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, and etcher born in Antwerp. He trained with Jan Mandyn, Frans Mostaert, and Cornelis van Dalem, and continued his artistic education in Italy, including study with Giulio Clovio.

After working for Cardinal Alessandro Farnese and Pope Pius V in Rome, Spranger became court painter to Maximilian II in Vienna and later to Rudolf II in Prague. His work included paintings, drawings, frescoes, and etchings.

Spranger settled in Prague around 1580 and worked there until his death in 1611. His paintings, drawings, and prints are held in collections including the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the National Gallery in London, the Blanton Museum of Art, the Albertina, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Prints after his designs helped circulate his work beyond the imperial court.

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